How do we know when something is organic? š
A couple of weeks ago, the Green Party put forward a new bill surrounding organic farming in New Zealand as well as imports and exports. The bill outlines plans to get stricter on what is defined as Organic. However, there is no overarching consensus on what is...
Fossil fuel-free superannuation: What is the deal? š
Last week an announcement was made by the government surrounding changes to default KiwiSaver funds. In a bid to align with the zero-carbon bill, in 2021, when the terms of default KiwiSaver end, they will no longer be able to invest in fossil fuels or illegal...
Should we be alarmed about the spread of COVID-19? š
Global alarm is increasing around the growing spread of COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus. How did it begin? How dangerous is it? What needs to be done now to protect public health? Maria Armoudian speaks with Paul R. Hunter. Paul R. Hunter is a Professor of...
Have rape myths become a barrier to a fair trial process? š
Despite more than forty years of law reform aimed at improving the experience of giving evidence for adult rape complainants, Ministry of Justice research in 2018 re-confirmed that the process remains distressing and re-traumatizing. Elisabeth McDonald has written a...
Money, Money, Money: What is the deal with political donations? š
PoliticalĀ donationĀ scandals areĀ dominatingĀ NewĀ ZealandĀ politicsĀ at theĀ moment, with the Serious Fraud Office investigating two separate casesĀ involvingĀ donationsĀ to the National Party and theĀ NewĀ ZealandĀ First Foundation.Ā Political parties inĀ NewĀ ZealandĀ only need...
Why are New Zealand houses so damp and mouldy? š
Why are New Zealand houses so damp and mouldy? Is the housing stock to blame? Is it the way houses are constructed? Is it the typology? Lillian Hanley spoke with Philippa Howden-Chapman about the state of New Zealandās houses, and what effect damp and mouldy homes...
Will volcanic eruptions increase? š
In December, an unexpected volcanic eruption on White Island in New Zealand killed twenty-one people, while in the Philippines, the eruption of Taal Volcano caused thousands of people to flee the area. With Climate Change, will volcanic eruptions become more frequent...
Do climate refugees need special protection? š
Last week, the man who would have become the first official climate change refugee, Ioane Teitiota, lost his case to avoid deportation at the United Nations Human Rights Committee. Teitiota claimed refugee status saying climate change had affected his right to life...
How do climate-friendly food choices protect the planet? š
NewĀ research out of the University ofĀ OtagoĀ hasĀ revealedĀ thatĀ increasingĀ theĀ uptakeĀ of plant-based diets in New Zealand couldĀ haveĀ a significant impact onĀ reducingĀ greenhouse gas emissions while simultaneously improving populationĀ health.Ā TheĀ resultsĀ showedĀ thatĀ a...Subscribe by Email
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